It’s fair to say that the start of this season hasn’t gone as well as expected at Crystal Palace. After an end to the 2023/24 campaign that saw Oliver Glasner’s men take on all-comers, they’ve stuttered so far in 2024/25. In four Premier League games they’ve lost to Brentford and West Ham, whilst drawing with Chelsea and Leicester City. Crystal …
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Magpies have made decision on Sean Longstaff
It’s an important season for Newcastle United for many reasons, one of which includes the contract situation of long-term first-team member of staff, Sean Longstaff. Transfermarkt note that Longstaff is out of contract at the end of the current campaign, meaning that the powers that be need to make their decision as soon as practicable. Newcastle don’t want Sean Longstaff …
Read More »Late twist for PSV as Walter Benitez leaves Turin ahead of Juventus clash
Walter Benitez left the team’s hotel in Turin this morning,” reads the official note. “Due to the birth of his child, it was decided by mutual consultation that the PSV goalkeeper would return to his family. “This means that Benitez will not be part of PSV’s match selection for tonight’s UEFA Champions League match against Juventus. “The original matchday squad …
Read More »Levi Colwill would make a great Chelsea captain and should be now – Talk Chelsea
Chelsea have had a leadership problem for some time now, and it seems like that leadership problem is not just on the pitch and is also now at the very top of the club as well. But anyway, I’m not speaking about the owners in this article, this is more about a lack of leadership on the pitch. I don’t …
Read More »Well said, Simon Jordan – TalkSport pundit nails it on Howe v Mitchell and ‘civil war’ claims
TalkSPORT pundit and former Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordan has leapt to the defence of Eddie Howe and Newcastle United amidst the purported ‘Civil War’ claims within the media concerning the club. Speaking before Sunday’s win over Wolves, Howe addressed Sporting Director Paul Mitchell’s negative comments about the club’s structure and transfer strategy, insisting he’s “very, very proud of every …
Read More »Palace line up January move for £50m Chelsea player
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Leicester City FC at Selhurst Park on September 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Crystal Palace are looking for more signings after spending heavily to strengthen their squad this summer. The Eagles lost their star player …
Read More »Acquitted in 2022, Blatter and Platini to face appeal trial in 2025 as FIFA and Swiss judiciary demand blood
September 17 – It has become something of a never-ending saga involving the two men who were once the most powerful in world and European football. But it could finally be reaching its denouement. A second appeal trial against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA boss Michel Platini into the infamous “disloyal payment” debacle will take place in March …
Read More »Barcelona gem will no longer be able to break historic UCL record held by teammate
The rise of Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona fans get over the unfortunate situation of Ansu Fati, who for long was seen as the heir to Lionel Messi’s throne. After all, Fati broke record after record and was a force to reckon with in front of the goal during his initial years at the club. His injury brought his progression to …
Read More »Endrick decides to get married at just 18 years of age
Real Madrid begin the defence of their Champions League crown on Tuesday night against Stuttgart, no doubt hoping to get off to a flyer at the Santiago Bernabeu. With the new format now in place, even a draw or loss isn’t fatal to a team’s chances of progressing to the next stage, though such thoughts clearly won’t be on Los …
Read More »Top sides looking to start strong
The UEFA Champions League returns with a highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Inter Milan. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns strong as they meet at the Etihad Stadium. City, the reigning Premier League champions, are looking to retain their European crown, while Inter Milan aim to exact revenge after their narrow defeat in the 2023 …
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